NFL 2013 Free Agent Signings

Jermon Bushrod (Bears)

Talking about protection for Cutler? How about a left tackle. The two-time Pro Bowler is an instant upgrade over J'Marcus Webb. The five-year deal also reunites Bushrod with former Saints offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer. No more excuses for Jay Cutler now. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Free Agent FindsBy Jordan Raanan, XFINITY Sports Day 2 of free agency didn't let us down. In fact, it reached an unpredicted level with stunning moves in New England, Denver and Detroit. Here's where many of the top players on the free-agent market have landed and my analysis on the moves: (AP Photos) Jordan Raanan has covered the NFL since 2005. Follow him on Twitter @JordanRaanan, on Facebook or email him at jraanan@hotmail.com.

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Danny Amendola (...It looks like the Patriots wanted Amendola over Welker all along. They offered Welker just two years and $10 million. So he bolted. Hours later they landed Amendola for five years and $31 million, with $10 million guaranteed. Four years younger, Amendola, 27, now becomes Tom Brady's right-hand man. He better remain healthy or this was a bad tradeoff for New England. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

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Dashon Goldson (...Tampa had tons of money available and spent a good chunk of it on the All-Pro Goldson. The Bucs paid over $8 million per season to pair Goldson with Mark Barron, and now have possibly the best safety duo in the game. Nobody will be running across the middle comfortably against the Bucs for years. And there defense should be immediately improved. Now Darrelle Revis could be next. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Reggie Bush (Lio...Bush is the perfect back for Detroit's pass-heavy offense featuring quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson. His versatility should take the Lions' offense to the next level. A great move for both sides. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise, File)

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Jason Jones (Lio...The Detroit native wanted to head home. He got his wish. Detroit knew it was losing Cliff Avril in free agency, so it signed Jones to a respectable three-year, $9.5 million deal to play defensive end. Just 26, Jones has the potential to outplay that contract. (AP Photo/John Russell)

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Glover Quin (Lio...Quin was the capper to a monumental day for the Lions. One of the top safeties on the market, the former Texan received $5 million per season to upgrade a bad Detroit secondary. Quinn's versatility makes this one of the best free-agent signings this offseason. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

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Rashard Mendenha...Mendenhall reunited with his former coordinator with the Steelers Bruce Arians. He replaced the recently cut Beanie Wells in Arizona. On a one-year deal, it's a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Cards. (AP Photo/John Russell)

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Cliff Avril (Sea...Avril settled for a two-year, $15 million deal with the Seahawks. While the money likely wasn't what he was looking for, the fit couldn't be much better. I can see Avril shining as Chris Clemons' (torn ACL) replacement. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Terrance Knighto...Lost amid the Wes Welker signing was the Broncos' addition of Knighton. The inconsistent yet talented defensive tackle adds to a quality offeason haul for John Elway and Denver. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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WR Mike Wallace ...The Dolphins had Wallace locked up moments after the free-agent window opened. They needed a playmaker for Ryan Tannehill and Wallace was their man. Miami paid to get the former Steelers wide receiver though. The deal is worth a reported five years and $65 million. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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LB Dannell Eller...After locking up Wallace, much-maligned Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland handed out another huge deal to Ellerbe. This was a shocker. I'm a big fan of Ellerbee, but five years and $35 million is a lot of coin for his services. Miami released linebacker Karlos Dansby as a result. Good tradeoff in my estimation. Dansby's on the decline, Ellerbe's on the rise. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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Andy Levitre (Ti...The Titans badly needed to upgrade their offensive line and did so by nabbing the best guard on the free-agent market. They paid for it as well, doling out $39 million over five years. That's a lot of money for a guard. In my opinion, it's a bit too much for Levitre, who is good but not great. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

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Delanie Walker (...Walker is one of my favorite players in the league because of his do-it-all ability. The Titans replaced the departed Jared Cook (Rams) with the more versatile former 49ers tight end. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Paul Kruger (Bro...Cleveland wanted a pass rusher and had Kruger on its roster right when the new league year began. It took a five-year, $40 million offer to land the former Ravens outside linebacker. Kruger had 9.0 sacks in a breakout 2012 seasons. He'll serve a purpose but isn't an $8 million player. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Gosder Cherilus ...Cherilus was part of a large haul by the cap-rich Colts. The offensive tackle will help protect Andrew Luck and improve a porous offensive line. The Colts also added defensive back Greg Toler, linebacker Erik Walden and guard Donald Thomas. In my opinion, four solid moves that should help improve the depth of a roster that made the playoffs last season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Jared Cook (Rams...Cook is another free agent who almost landed with the Dolphins. The best receiving tight end on the market, however, will spend the next five years as Sam Bradford's blanket after former second-round pick Lance Kendricks has been a relative non-factor. Cook immediately becomes the Rams' top target. A great signing that instantly upgrades the Rams' impotent offense. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Martellus Bennet...The Bears desperately needed a tight end, so they signed Bennett to a five-year deal. He gives Jay Cutler a down-field target in the middle of the field. With Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery on the outside, Cutler now has all the options he needs to succeed as long as he's protected. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Jermon Bushrod (...Talking about protection for Cutler? How about a left tackle. The two-time Pro Bowler is an instant upgrade over J'Marcus Webb. The five-year deal also reunites Bushrod with former Saints offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer. No more excuses for Jay Cutler now. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Chris Canty (Rav...The financially-strapped Ravens were hit hard in free agency. They lost Ellerbe to the Dolphins and Kruger to the Browns. In response, they came away with veteran defensive tackle Chris Canty, recently released by the Giants. Canty is a solid player, but the Ravens still came out a loser on the day. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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James Casey (Eag...Casey was part of a large but underwhelming haul by the Eagles. The versatile fullback/tight end/H-back is perfect for Chip Kelly's offense. For three years and $12 million he should be a useful purchase. Joining Casey in Philadephia are cornerback Bradley Fletcher, safety Patrick Chung, linebacker Jason Phillips and nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga. Clearly the retooling Eagles and new coach Chip Kelly targeted young players with untapped potential. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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